Wirtgen surface miners help maximise profitability of bauxite mining in Guinea
Wirtgen’s surface miners are playing a key role in the development process of the bauxite mining sector in West African Guinea.
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Pipeline helps keep UK river clean from polluted mine water
In place for a year, the pipeline is protecting the river Irwell by feeding polluted water flowing from an old adit – or mine entrance – in Bacup, Lancashire, into a treatment scheme further down the valley.
Sabina Gold & Silver provides update on Back River Project
Significant de-risking activities have been completed at the project in 2018.
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Sirius Minerals begins excavating mineral transportation tunnel
The tunnel will convey up to 20 million tpy of polyhalite ore from the company’s new underground mine near Whitby in the UK.
First shipment leaves Rio Tinto’s Amrun bauxite mine in Australia
Rio Tinto has made its first shipment of bauxite from its Amrun project in Queensland, six weeks ahead of schedule.
2018 to see increase in turnover by German mining equipment manufacturers
VDMA expects an increase of 12% to nearly €3.1 billion in 2018, with further growth expected for the coming year.
RCT launches new automation equipment that can be used across mixed fleets
RCT releases its latest automation offering in its ControlMaster range.
Sandvik and Nokia to further develop mining solutions for LTE and 5G technology
The Nokia Digital Automation Cloud platform offers pervasive connectivity enabling advanced applications, and will initially be implemented and tested in the Sandvik test mine in Finland.
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thyssenkrupp to supply equipment for BHP South Flank iron ore project in Australia
thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions has been awarded a contract to design, supply, construct and commission large-scale stockyard machines for the BHP South Flank iron ore project in Western Australia.
CAT technology webinar series – Minetec’s latest feature
Minetec participated in CAT’s latest technology webinar series ‘Expanding Underground Technology Solutions’.
Rolls-Royce presents its range of MTU engines at bauma China
At bauma China this week, Rolls-Royce is presenting its full range of MTU power systems, highlighting its commitment to the China market.
Sandvik and Newtrax partner for underground mining digitalisation project
Sandvik and Newtrax have partnered to provide the most comprehensive digital offering for the underground metal mining industry.
Eldorado Gold releases updated reserve and resource statement
The estimates have added new reserves of 60 000 oz of gold at Lamaque in Québec, Canada.
Capstone Mining releases technical report for Santo Domingo Iron Oxide-Copper-Gold project
The report "reconfirms the value of Santo Domingo as a desirable copper-iron-gold project" according to Capstone's CEO and President, Darren Pylot.